Garbage rates for West Orange go up October 1

People in the city of West Orange will have a small monthly increase in their garbage collection fees passed on the the city's contractor. The fees are going up for home and business pickup.

For residential fees, the new cost for one cart will be $23.25 a month, up from $22.16 a month. Houses with two carts will be paying $35.05 a month, up from $33.96 a month.

Commercial customers with carts will pay $43.25 a month for one cart, upfrom $42.16 a month. Commercial users with two carts will pay $65.85 a month, an increase from $64.76 a month.

The city gives a 10 percent discount to customers who pay for a year of service, or a 5 percent discounty for those who pay for six months.

The West Orange City Council unanimously approved the rate hikes.